WALSALL, England (Interstat) — Substitute Daniel Kanu scored in the 27th minute to give Walsall a 1-0 victory over Oldham Athletic in a League Two match Wednesday at Boundary Park.

Kanu finished a sequence assisted by Jamie Robson for the game’s only goal. The result extended Walsall’s strong form, improving its league record to 12 wins, five losses and two draws. Oldham Athletic, which has struggled to find wins, fell to five wins, six losses and seven draws.

The match was physical, producing five yellow cards. Walsall’s Lewis Warrington, Tom Pett and Mike Fondop-Talom were booked, along with Oldham’s Daniel Cox and Robson.

Walsall next hosts Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Oldham Athletic travels to face Crawley Town the same day.